While
going back to school can be sad, I know there’s always one thing I look forward
to at the end of summer: my favorite TV shows come back for a new season! One
of those is set to air Thursday, Sept. 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX, and
I couldn’t be any happier. I’m talking about GLEE, of course!

If
you’re anything like me, it can be tough to say goodbye to beloved characters.
Some of McKinley High’s students have graduated, and it’s time for them to move
on in the show. As sad as that can be,
there’s really nothing better than new characters to spice up the plot.

So,
who are the fresh faces we can expect to see when GLEE returns for its fourth season? Read on for a sneak peek at
some of the show’s new breakout stars…

Rachel
Berry is off to NYADA for college, but there may be more than just school on
her mind. Australian cutie Dean Geyer plays the dashing upperclassman Brody
Weston, who takes quite some interest in Ms. Berry. Interesting!

Meet…Jacob
Artist

Plays: Jake
Puckerman

Apparently,
there’s more to Noah Puckerman’s story than we thought. Jacob Artist plays
Puck’s half-brother, Jake. You may recognize him from his brief role as the Melissa and Joey character, Cameron.

Meet…Becca
Tobin

Plays: Kitty

While
some of McKinley High’s cheerleaders have graduated, there are always new
additions to the squad. Also joining GLEE
is acting newcomer Becca Tobin, set to play a cheerleader named Kitty.

Meet…Melissa
Benoist

Plays: Marley
Rose

Step
aside, Rachel Berry, there’s a new star in town! Melissa Benoist has had
several short stints on various episodes of Law
& Order, but her role on GLEE
will certainly bring her center stage as she plays Marley Rose, one of the
club’s newest members.

Meet…Blake
Jenner

Plays: Ryder

If
you watch Oxygen’s The Glee Project,
you’ll probably already know Blake Jenner’s face. As the winner of TGP, Blake will begin his role as a
student named Ryder in the fifth episode of the upcoming season. We can’t wait
to see how he does!